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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,421.70, 327,673.24 and 135,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,421.70, 327,673.24 and 135,423.80 is: 186,902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,421.70 : 327,673.24 = 135,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,421.70/327,673.24 = 135,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,421.70x = 327,673.24 × 135,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,421.70x = 44,374,755,319.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374,755,319.11/237,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,902.69

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